Around 1.8 million international pilgrims and 100,000 local worshippers performed key Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. After standing at Arafat on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah, then proceeded to Mina to stone the devil, sacrifice animals, and shave before removing their ihram. They completed the final rites with Tawaf and Sa’i […]
Hundreds of Muslims in Tokyo gathered at the Tokyo Mosque for Eid al-Adha prayers. Due to the large crowd, the prayers were held three times. Worshippers from various countries marked the holiday far from home, celebrating together at one of Japan’s most prominent mosques, which was built by Türkiye, and opened in 2000.
Thousands gathered at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul at 06:08 to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. As the mosque filled quickly, many worshippers prayed in the courtyard and surrounding areas. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and Police Chief Selami Yıldız also joined the congregation.
US President Donald Trump, after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, said the Ukraine war would not have started under his leadership and compared it to “two kids fighting in a park.” He signaled possible sanctions on both Russia and Ukraine, stating, “It takes two to tango,” and hinted at a personal […]
The Israeli army launched an airstrike south of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting what it claimed was a Hezbollah drone manufacturing facility. Prior to the attack, Israel issued evacuation warnings and marked four buildings allegedly linked to Hezbollah. The strike follows a ceasefire violation; casualties and damage remain unclear.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was met with protests in Berlin during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Demonstrators from human rights and civil society groups gathered outside the Foreign Ministry, denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza and demanding Germany halt arms sales to Israel. Protesters accused Saar of war crimes and criticized Germany […]
Heavy traffic formed at the intersection of the Northern Marmara and Anatolian Highways in Sakarya as holidaymakers headed to their hometowns for Eid al-Adha. Long queues were observed from the air as traffic came to a standstill. Authorities have increased inspections, deploying 649 teams and 3,570 personnel to ensure safety and warn drivers to […]
The NATO Defense Ministers meeting began in Brussels. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country may need 50,000–60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO’s updated defense goals but expressed concern about meeting this target due to limited training capacity. He emphasized that volunteer service will be critical until infrastructure grows. Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler […]
Three MPs from New Zealand’s Te Pāti Māori party were suspended for performing the Haka in protest of a bill reinterpreting the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Māori. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended for 1 week, while party co-chairs Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer received 3-week suspensions. The protest occurred during a session last year […]
Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from 12 countries—including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen—from entering the US, citing national security threats. The order, effective June 9, also imposes strict visa screenings for citizens of 7 other countries, including Cuba and Venezuela. Existing visas remain valid. Exceptions apply to dual nationals, […]